So, I finally got back in town late last night after a fantastic trip to IL.
I spent the first 3 nights hanging out with my Mom, and then headed to the city on Friday to meet with my mastermind group, the Flip VIPs.
For those who are newcomers to my blog, the Flip VIPs is a mentoring/mastermind group headed by Steve Cook (of Flippinghomes.com). I was invited to be a part of the group in January of 2008, along with 10 other investors from different parts of the country.
Along with having group calls once a month, and a one on one call with Steve once a month, we also have 3 retreats throughout the year where we get together to brainstorm about our businesses, set goals for ourselves for the next 4 months, and just have a good ol’ time..
I snapped some pictures at the retreat for your viewing enjoyment…
Lunch at Giordano's. Best pizza EVER.
Jodi Quinn
Steve Cavanaugh and Mike Ferris
Christina Ferris and Nate Andree
Shaun McCloskey and Steve Cook
Ginormous Pizza, Brian Meidam, Jerry Dalglish
Dinner at Gibson's Steakhouse (YUM)
Christina and Mike Ferris
Nate and Jen
Jodi and Me
Good thing calories don't count on vacation!
Jerry and Me
Shaun McCloskey, Brian Meidam, Bob Norton, Steve Cavanaugh
Me and the boys
Steve, Jodi, Jerry
Steve, Me, Jerry
Biggest piece of chocolate cake I've ever seen.
The Lady Flip VIPs. We rock.
Jerry and Bob clowning around
Cheeeeeese
Hehe
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
In case you couldn’t tell, we had a great time.
We also got some business done, and put the finishing touches on a project that we are all collaborating on. I’m not allowed to give any details just yet, but we’ve got something extremely cool in the works that I’m really excited about. 
So, anywho, that’s what I’ve been up to. Had a great time in Illinois. Between my Mom’s cooking and the dinners out in the city, I gained about 5 pounds, but it was definitely well worth it.
Adios Amigos!
P.S.
I’ll be posting another “Reader Mail” video in the next day or two, so keep your eyes peeled.
P.P.S.
I posted another article on the Bigger Pockets Blog last Thursdsay, check it out if you haven’t already.
P.P.P.S.
For those who have emailed me asking for recommendations on which wholesale course to buy, my choice is Steve Cook’s Wholesaling for Quick Cash. If you haven’t picked it up yet, you can go here to get it.
